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4.13 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

RCNG, 04/13/2009
2005 GMC Envoy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have always wanted an SUV and when I test drove this one I loved it. Reviewed everything inside and out and was impressed with the vehicle and the price. I had minor problems that got replaced in the first year or two - seal around the doors, light switch inside, seal around license place frame all covered under warranty and with purchasing a new vehicle you have to work out the bugs. Anyways in my 5th year of owning it the idle pulley went out and now the bearings in the water pump which is very disappointing. After reading other reviews what else is going to go wrong. My next vehicle will definitely not be a GMC.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Test drive for yourself

Bob Larson, 06/15/2005
2005 GMC Envoy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Our GMC Envoy is an outstanding vehicle. The ride quality and quiet interior (thanks in part to the power rear glass that separates the cargo area in the XUV) are soothing on the highway. The chassis and steering are more-than-competent in real world driving--this is not a track racer! Amenities are first rate. The new leather seating impresses, the V8 is silky sweet, and the value of OnStar should not be underestimated in comparisons. We like the new touchscreen Nav system and XM radio. It's sad that the XUV roof is being dropped in '06, being a major leap in versatility and beautifully executed. Lovable!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Happy Driver

Jim, 02/11/2008
2005 GMC Envoy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Drive mostly around town and occassional highway trips. Handles very well for a 4WD SUV and is excellent on the highway. Ride is more car-like than Tahoes I have ridden in. I'm very happy with this vehicle after 40,000 miles and will keep it several more years.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Envoy Envy

ed nasrey, 06/28/2005
2005 GMC Envoy SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is one of the finest vehicles I've ever driven. The vehicle looks great and handles perfectly. I feel proud driving my Envoy, and it seems I have plenty of other Envoy company on the road as well. The vehicle is sporty, has good design features and is loaded with fine accents.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Not bad, not bad at all!

Phil, 10/19/2008
2005 GMC Envoy SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Had been a Grand Cherokee owner for 8 years but needed something with 3 seats (which is outstanding feature) with excellent access. I never was an "off roader" so the Envoy, which is truthfully a street SUV was a good replacement. Terrific smooth, quiet ride on highway. OnStar is a great safety feature, but ditch the XM radio (too expensive). Gas is disappointing, but what do you expect. Dash features (e.g. wiper, speed controls, climate control) not logical and took long time to understand. Excellent storage, even with all seats up; although front cup holders very disappointing. Have been thinking about hybrid SUV, but very unimpressive choices in the market today.

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